Our Second Annual Brew-BQ Contest is in full swing and this year's prize is the impressive Gaggia Brera super-automatic espresso machine in black (MSRP $849). All you have to do for a chance to win is submit an original recipe with coffee as one of the ingredients. Upload a photo of the finished...
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For most of us, work and coffee go hand in hand. Getting through the 9-5 without a cup or two of our favorite brew is unimaginable. And, this working relationship is stronger than ever, according to a 2003 Flavia Wirthlin study.
61% o employees feel that their employers care about their...
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With the first day of summer about a week away, we're jumping in headfirst with a set of sales you're not going to want to miss. It's time to restock and refresh your coffee bar for the long summer days ahead.
If you're a fan of classic Italian espresso, be sure to check out the Gaggia...
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If you're looking for a sweet and unique treat for your next gathering, we may have just the thing. These drunken coffee Jello squares contain Kahlua for a bit of a kick, making them great as after-dinner desserts or cocktail-hour snacks.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cold water
1 3/4 cups...
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We've been contest crazy for the past couple of weeks and it's time to reveal our winners. A Gaggia Espresso Color and ROK manual espresso maker were on the line, so without further ado, let's find out who took home the swag.
The candy-apple red Gaggia Espresso Color went to Hiam Arfa of...
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Let your palate do the traveling with this easy Thai Iced Coffee recipe. A local favorite that’s gone international, this refreshing drink is a great treat on hot summer days.
Recipe makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups of strongly brewed black coffee. (If your coffee maker has a...
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Before you reach for your old standby or a favorite mug, take a moment to consider if it's the right vessel for your drink. Extracting espresso into a cappuccino cup or drinking drip coffee out of a latte cup won't do the beverage any favors. Each type of drink has its own set of unique...
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Today is World Environment Day and we’re doing our part, one cup at a time, to make beverages more environmentally friendly. Like most good things in life, green habits start at home. That’s why we’re giving you a chance to take the earth-friendly ROK Manual Espresso Maker home. From now until...
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June 5 is World Environment Day. Sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this year's theme is "Think. Eat. Save. Reduce Your Footprint." In the spirit of brewing a greener cup of Joe, we've compiled a list of five ways to reduce your coffee carbon footprint.
1....
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In honor of our second annual Father's Day Design a Mug contest, we're taking at look the story behind the everyday cup. So, before you take another sip, read on to discover the illustrious history behind the mug in your hand.
Our predecessors probably probably drank out of mugs tediously carved...
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DanielCulver I would take the time to comment on this but I haven't had my coffee yet. ;)
06-17-2013 10:39pm |